Enrollment
142
Elementary
DISTRICT 362 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEMON GROVE·NCES 062133014667
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
8425 Palm St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 · (619) 825-5600 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL142 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.8:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
73 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 142 | 100% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center this school | 142 | 51.4% | N/A |
| Empower Language Academy San Diego | 153 | 50.3% | N/A |
| Mountain View Montessori Charter Victorville | 227 | 58.6% | 61.6% |
| Bonita Elementary Crows Landing | 134 | 66.4% | 39.7% |
| Antioch Charter Academy II Antioch | 204 | 48.5% | N/A |
| Clifford Street Elementary Math & Technology Magnet Los Angeles | 128 | 52.3% | 66.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 142 | #5,535 of 5,915 | #437 of 453 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.4% | #3,849 of 5,625 | #249 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 142 | 8 | 17.8:1 | 51% (73) |
| 2023-24 | 125 | 7 | 17.9:1 | 58% (72) |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 4 | 19.8:1 | 28% (22) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center.
About Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is a small elementary school in Lemon Grove, California, one of the schools in Lemon Grove. A total of 142 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten. The typical figure for elementary schools in California is about 465 students.
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center sits within Lemon Grove, which has 8 schools and 3,048 students.
Hispanic students make up a majority at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center, at 69%. The remaining students are 11% White, 11% Black, 6% Asian, and 4% multiracial. Census figures show San Diego County is about 35% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 50% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center total 8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 17.8:1. That is 4.6 students per teacher below the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 51%. For comparison, public schools in San Diego County average 54%.
San Diego County census figures show that the median household income is $106,268, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. San Diego County is home to 766 public schools and about 467,437 public school students.
Mt. Vernon Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center, there are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lemon Grove
- Vista La Mesa AcademyElementary · 518 students
- Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and HumanitiesMiddle · 516 students
- San Miguel ElementaryElementary · 435 students
- Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryElementary · 399 students
- Mt. Vernon ElementaryElementary · 359 students
- Monterey Heights ElementaryElementary · 341 students
Other schools in Lemon Grove
- Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and HumanitiesMiddle · 516 students
- San Miguel ElementaryElementary · 435 students
- Lemon Grove Academy ElementaryElementary · 399 students
- Mt. Vernon ElementaryElementary · 359 students
- Monterey Heights ElementaryElementary · 341 students
- San Altos ElementaryElementary · 338 students
Nearby schools
- Mt. Vernon Elementary0.1 mi · 359
- Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities0.7 mi · 516
- Bancroft Elementary0.8 mi · 391
- Lemon Grove Academy Elementary0.8 mi · 399
- Mount Miguel High0.8 mi · 1,539
- Avondale Elementary1.1 mi · 291
Frequently asked questions
About Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education CenterHow many students attend Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center enrolls approximately 142 students in grades KG-KG.
What grades does Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center serve?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center serves grades KG-KG.
How many teachers does Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center have?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.
How diverse is Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center reports a student body of 11% White, 69% Hispanic, 11% Black, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center in?
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center is part of Lemon Grove.
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